Medium processing device

Abstract

A medium processing device is provided. A case defines a space. A storage unit is configured to store a medium. A media drive is operable to perform at least one of writing data on the medium and reading data from the medium. A liquid ejecting unit is operable to eject liquid onto a surface of the medium. An air introducing port is configured to introduce air into the space from outside of the space. An air discharging port is configured to discharge the air to the outside from the space. The space includes a first part in which the media drive is disposed, a second part in which the liquid ejecting unit is disposed and a third part in which the storage unit is disposed. The air introducing port is provided in the first part and the air discharging port is provided in the second part. The first part, the second part and the third part are disposed so that the air is introduced into the first part, flows through the third part and is discharged from the second part.

1 . A medium processing device, comprising:
 a case defining a space;   a storage unit that is configured to store a medium;   a media drive that is operable to perform at least one of writing data on the medium and reading data from the medium;   a liquid ejecting unit that is operable to eject liquid onto a surface of the medium;   an air introducing port that is configured to introduce air into the space from outside of the space; and   an air discharging port that is configured to discharge the air to the outside from the space,   wherein the space includes a first part in which the media drive is disposed, a second part in which the liquid ejecting unit is disposed and a third part in which the storage unit is disposed;   wherein the air introducing port is provided in the first part and the air discharging port is provided in the second part; and   wherein the first part, the second part and the third part are disposed so that the air is introduced into the first part, flows through the third part and is discharged from the second part.   
   
   
       2 . The medium processing device as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one fan that is configured to allow the air to flow from the outside into the first part through the air introducing port,
 wherein the air introducing port is provided with the fan.   
   
   
       3 . The medium processing device as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one filter that is configured to absorb the liquid diffused in the form of a mist,
 wherein the air discharging port is provided with the filter.   
   
   
       4 . The medium processing device as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one fan that is configured to allow the air to flow from the second part to the outside through the air discharging port,
 wherein the air discharging port is provided with the fan.   
   
   
       5 . The medium processing device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the liquid ejecting unit includes an ink-jet printer that is operable to print on the surface of the medium. 
   
   
       6 . The medium processing device as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the storage unit includes at least one stacker that is configured to accommodate the medium and is detachably mounted in the third part. 
   
   
       7 . The medium processing device as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising a power unit of the medium processing device,
 wherein the power unit is disposed in the first part.   
   
   
       8 . The medium processing device as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one medium transporting mechanism that is operable to transport the medium between the storage unit and a tray of the media drive or a tray of the liquid ejecting unit,
 wherein the transporting mechanism is disposed in the third part.   
   
   
       9 . The medium processing device as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising an encoder plate that is operable to detect a location of a tray of the liquid ejecting unit,
 wherein the liquid ejection unit includes a printing head; and   wherein encoder plate is spaced apart from the printing head.   
   
   
       10 . A medium processing device, comprising:
 a case defining a space;   a first component sensitive to deposition of particles;   a second component that deposits particles on a medium;   an air introducing port that is configured to introduce air into the space from outside of the space; and   an air discharging port that is configured to discharge the air to the outside from the space,   wherein the space includes a first part in which the first component is disposed, a second part in which the second component is disposed and a third part in which the medium is stored;   wherein the air introducing port is provided in the first part and the air discharging port is provided in the second part; and   wherein the first part, the second part and the third part are disposed so that the air is introduced into the first part, flows through the third part and is discharged from the second part.